The Druid and the Hare

It’s supposed to rain today. The rain brings a feeling of peace, of washing away things that might still sting. It washes away the dread of last night, when I had a nightmare that seems too silly for adults. When I can’t sleep, I play rain sounds, and I wonder why that is, but I know the answer.

I’m obsessed with starting over, but aren’t we all? New Year resolutions, birthdays, markings of time, babies. . . We all crave the innocence and freedom of starting over. It allows us to apply our knowledge from past mistakes, a chance to get a redo. And maybe, this time, we will actually change. I fully believe that you can. That I can.

If there are truly no new beginnings, then we are a lost and sad people, cursed to wander the land of our regret forever. May your reminder for today be simple, rain reminds you that there is peace for those who seek it. It washes away the pain, and allows for a new day to come. Nature is abundant in healing. You need only see it.